Agriculture Past Questions And Answers
Which of the following is a soil micro-nutrient?
- A. magnesium
- B. potassium
- C. calcium
- D. iron
Agricultural extension serves as ____ between research institute and farmers
- A. command centers
- B. bridge
- C. extension
- D. gap
A good drought bull should not have
- A. a deep barrel
- B. a slopy rump
- C. long legs
- D. strong hooves
Which of the following groups comprises only oil crops?
- A. groundnut, jute and cotton
- B. melon, coconut and sisal hemp
- C. coconut, cotton and sunflower
- D. sunflower, rubber and jute
(a) What is Agricultural Extension? (b) Enumerate seven roles of an Agricultural Extension Worker.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1995 THEORYThe Balami is a breed of
- A. Pig
- B. Sheep
- C. Goat
- D. Cattle
What is a soil profile, and what information does it provide in agricultural practices?
- A. A soil profile is an analysis of soil microorganisms and their activities
- B. A soil profile is an assessment of soil compaction and drainage
- C. A soil profile is a vertical section of the soil that reveals its layers or horizons
- D. A soil profile is a measurement of soil pH and nutrient levels
The function of the scraper on a disc plough is to
- A. scrape the top soil
- B. remove adhering soil from the disc
- C. open the furrow
- D. balance the plough
The aim of a plant breeder in producing a crop variety which is tolerated to extreme of cold, drought, wind and heat is based on the
- A. adaptation of the variety to climate conditions
- B. enhancing the resistance of the variety to diseases
- C. meeting the needs of the consumers
- D. enhancing the resistance of the variety to pests
(a) Differentiate between land ownership byleasehold and land ownership byfreehold. [ 2 marks ]
(b) Mentionfive ways in which non-governmental organizations contribute to agricultural
development in West Africa. [ 5 marks ]
(c) Statefourways in which rural-urban migration has hindered agricultural development in West Africa. [ 4 marks ]
(d) Mentionthree socio-economic uses of land. [ 3 marks ]
(e) Explaintwo ways by whicheach of the following environmental factors affect agricultural production:
- Soil organisms;
- soil texture. [ 4 marks ]